CVSS v3
7.7
HIGH
EPSS Score
—
exploit probability
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
n8n versions before 1.123.80, from 2.0.0 before 2.39.6, and from 2.40.0 before 2.40.1 contain a path traversal vulnerability in the n8n node that fails to validate resource identifiers. Attackers can craft malicious resource IDs to redirect API calls to unintended resources, allowing unauthorized access to workflows, executions, and credential secrets within the API key's scope.
Technical details
- CVSS v3 Vector
- CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:L
- Published
- 2026-10-01
- Last Modified
- 2026-10-01
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2026-103257?
n8n versions before 1.123.80, from 2.0.0 before 2.39.6, and from 2.40.0 before 2.40.1 contain a path traversal vulnerability in the n8n node that fails to validate resource identifiers. Attackers can craft malicious resource IDs to redirect API calls to unintended resources, allowing unauthorized access to workflows, executions, and credential secrets within the API key's scope.
Is CVE-2026-103257 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2026-103257 has not been confirmed.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2026-103257?
CVE-2026-103257 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.7 (HIGH severity), with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:L.
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